Category: Gourmet salts

Blue salt, a rare and exquisite mineral, captivates with its mesmerizing hue derived from sylvite, a potassium mineral. Originating from ancient sea beds in Iran, particularly the Semnan province, this natural wonder is prized by chefs and food enthusiasts for its distinctive flavor and visual appeal. But is blue salt good for seasoning, or is it better suited for other culinary applications?

Harvesting techniques for unrefined sea salts have been passed down for centuries, and differences in these methods and regional environments are central to what differentiates Baja Gold and Colima salt. Both are celebrated Mexican sea salts, but their unique origins give them distinct characteristics that affect everything from taste to mineral composition.